Registration is through the Math/Science
Nucleus. The Math/Science Nucleus
is a non-profit (501(3)c), educational and research organization,
since 1982. The Tyson Lagoons Wetland Center is located a short
walking distance from the Fremont BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
station.
To register online, access the following Math/Science Nucleus
webpage and scroll down to the Early Humans workshops. http://www.msnucleus.org/classes/childclass04.html
When: Tuesday
afternoon (see dates below)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructors: Dino Labiste and Sue Witmore
Minimum attendance/Grade level: 12/see grade levels below
Fee: see cost below
How to Find a Mammoth
Budding archeologists search for evidence of a Stone Age civilization.
At the Math/Science Nucleus mock "dig site," kids have
fun excavating a grid work of earth layers and screening soil
to find the remains of an ancient campsite, Stone Age tools, and
weapons. Like real archeologists, we will seek to date our finds
with fossils lying in the same strata. Kids will have an opportunity
to handle and experience some modern archeological tools and real
Stone Age tool replicas.
How to Catch a Mammoth
Experience what it was like for early humans when eating dinner
meant hunting something big, hairy and easily annoyed. Try your
skill at hunting, stalking and using an atlatl to cast a spear
at a mammoth target. Watch a demonstration of flint knapping and
then make your very own Stone Age knife. (Parents, this is NOT
a sharp stone tool!)
How to Eat a Mammoth
What do you do when food is wild and the pot isn't big enough?
How did early humans take apart a large animal? What tools did
they use? Did they leave evidence of their techniques? How did
they start a fire without matches? Try your hand at the magic
of starting a fire with sticks. How might hide, bones, sinew
and antler be used as tools, clothing or ornaments? Want to use
a real Stone Age tool?
How to Paint a Mammoth
Create your own "Ancient Rock Art". Early humans
expressed their artistic side and demonstrated an intimate knowledge
of wildlife in their art. Crush and grind natural earth pigments. Make
paint brushes crafted from plant fiber. Mix a palette of earth
colors and a natural binding agent to create your own Stone Age
design. When the class is done, you'll have an "ancient
rock art" to take home.
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 (Tues) Early Humans Level 3 (4th-6th grade) (Code T01) $80 non members; $68 members. Class will go through all the major aspects of the above program.
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 (Tues) Early Humans Level 2 (2nd-3rd grade) (CodeT02) $80 non members; $68 members. Each of the themes above will be covered at an introductory level.
Nov 29, Dec 6, 13 (Tues) Early Humans Level 1 (1st grade) (Code T03) $60 non members; $51 members. A look at the above themes through stories, crafts and fun activities.
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